Bests & Worsts Reviews from Amazon

I recently read analysis of the Sangean PR-D5 vs. the Sangean PR-D7 radios. The reviews missed the point: These two Sangean radios target different market niches and needs. The PR-D5 is essentially a table radio while the PR-D7 targets folks that need a radio for domestic travel. I'm sure the engineers at Sangean see it this way. Why not buy both radios? The Sangean PR-D7 has a clean crisp sound with very low noise floor on AM and FM bands, a great improvement over Sangean radios of similar size such as the ATS-505 or the ATS-909. BTW, I've tuned in all the major stations in the greater Phoenix area without a problem including the hard to catch 89.5, a classical station. I have been very surprised at the overall performance of the PR-D7 radio and listen to this radio on a daily basis. The Sangean PR-D7 ($59# does 90 percent of what the Trivoli Songbook does at 25 percent of the Songbook's $200 price tag. Still, the PR-D7 could use a multi-voltage AC adapter and a lock switch to be a complete global travel radio #like the Sangean ATS-606). Also, when traveling, cloth pouch would be a really nice touch. And while I'm making my wish list, the PR-D7 in a red or yellow case would be neat and easy to spot in a hotel room so you don't leave it behind. One of the things I like about this radio are the controls, easy to learn and use, plus you can see the frequency and time on the display. Update September 2008: I just recently purchased Sanyo's Eneloop AA rechargeable batteries for my PR-D7 giving me greater flexibility when enjoying this wonderful portable radio. I highly recommend Sanyo's Eneloop batteries. Last week, from my greater Phoenix location, I picked KNX 1070 Los Angeles about 10PM in the evening. Update October 2009: After owning this radio for 2 years, my little PR-D7 fell off a second story balcony and is now in pieces, so I ordered a second PR-D7 this morning. I suffer from cancer and kidney disease, so I've been in and out of the hospital several times this year, each time, my little Sangean PR-D7 went with me. One of the neatest features of this PR-D7 is the no hassle recharging of the AA batteries, the radio automatically does this for you!!! BTW, I ordered this radio from Amazon on a Friday morning and received the radio the next Tuesday morning. How's that for service!!! UPDate June 2013: Thank you all for all the good wishes. I'm ordering a new PR-D7 in black b/c I like the color. I'm now doing three hours of dialysis per session, the very minimum and my monthly labs are very strong. UPDate June 2014: Ordered a second Sangean PR-D7 radio recently in black and noticed a few cosmetic changes to this radio. I no longer take the PR-D7 radio to dialysis or the hospital. I now pack a Sangean DT-180 pocket radio in my go bag. I would love to able to buy this radio in red or yellow colors